Sublime antique 1920s long beaded necklace likely hailing from Czechoslovakia.
Chinese themed the opaque pressed glass beads are colored pink with the odd inclusion here and there to mimic natural rose quartz. The larger rectangular cushion shaped beads are textured in a vein pattern, the square ones are carved with oriental symbols and the brass beads are ribbed to resemble seed pods or fruits. Lovely attention to detail and high quality.
The necklace measures 36" long, the cushion beads measure 30x22mm, the rectangular are 15x15mm with the small glass beads and brass beads measuring 9.4mm. This is an endless necklace so it has no clasp and simply slips over the head. A fairly weighty piece at 96 grams.
The necklace is in very very good original condition with minor chipping to one of the cushion beads near the hole which is only noticeable under magnification and the bead is stable. The brass beads have an aged patina. Glorious Bohemian flapper necklace, very 'Bloomsbury Set' and highly collectible!
Chinese themed the opaque pressed glass beads are colored pink with the odd inclusion here and there to mimic natural rose quartz. The larger rectangular cushion shaped beads are textured in a vein pattern, the square ones are carved with oriental symbols and the brass beads are ribbed to resemble seed pods or fruits. Lovely attention to detail and high quality.
The necklace measures 36" long, the cushion beads measure 30x22mm, the rectangular are 15x15mm with the small glass beads and brass beads measuring 9.4mm. This is an endless necklace so it has no clasp and simply slips over the head. A fairly weighty piece at 96 grams.
The necklace is in very very good original condition with minor chipping to one of the cushion beads near the hole which is only noticeable under magnification and the bead is stable. The brass beads have an aged patina. Glorious Bohemian flapper necklace, very 'Bloomsbury Set' and highly collectible!